
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Eastgate Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $450 (176 Rentals)
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Townley Court Apartments

Franklin Park Apartments

Fairwood Commons

Clifton Woods Apartments

1738 Clifton Ave

1744 Richmond Ave

620 E. Town Street Apartments

Gateway Apartments

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602 E Town St, Unit 13
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190 Jefferson Ave

486 Hanley St

774 S Chesterfield Rd

744 S Chesterfield Rd

716 S Chesterfield Rd

712 S Chesterfield Rd

720 S Chesterfield Rd

LongView Apartments

1738 E Long St

340 St Clair Ave
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1157 Bryden Rd

926 Kenwick Rd

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Washington Place Apartments

1473-1475-1475 Hildreth Ave

2654 Avalon Plz, Unit 2656

Granville Woods Lofts

Atcheson Place Lofts

369 N Roosevelt Ave

The Ethan
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The Luminary

Eden at Bexley Crossing

300 Johnson St

1061-1063 E 15th Ave

Adelphi Quarter

Topiary Park Crossing

445 Rhoads Ave

476 Taylor Apartments

Townhomes at Bexley Creek

798-800-800 Kelton Ave
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The Reserve at Maryland Avenue

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Brentnell Terrace

Cassady North Apartments

833 Lilley Ave

The Caravel Apartments

1536 E Livingston Ave

940 Ferndale Pl

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849 Wellington Blvd, Unit 849
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Eastgate, Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Eastgate?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastgate Studio Apartments | $1,070 | $450 | $1,833 |
| Eastgate 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,373 | $700 | $3,075 |
| Eastgate 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,916 | $795 | $5,223 |
| Eastgate 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,838 | $950 | $7,557 |
| Eastgate 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,990 | $1,549 | $3,200 |
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Cheapest Available Eastgate Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Eastgate area of Columbus, OH is a Studio unit found at Belmont Apartments priced from $450. Franklin Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Eastgate apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Apartments | Student Room | Studio,1BA | $450 |
| Franklin Park Apartments | Studio apartment | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Royal James Plaza | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $735 |
| Fairwood Commons | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $764 |
| 530 - JAMES PLAZA | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $789 |
| Clifton Woods Apartments | 2BR 1BA Smoke Free | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
| Broadway Apartments | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Clifton Woods | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
| Gateway Apartments | Gateway 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| 620 E. Town Street Apartments | 1 BR - +$50 Water | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eastgate, OH
As of September 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Eastgate area is the $0.93 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Dining Room Model at 610-ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC in the in the Near East Side neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Eastgate apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Large Model at 620 - GOVERNORS TERRACE, LLC starting at $1,110 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Near East Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Eastgate apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 610-ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Dining Room | 2BR,2BA | $0.93 |
| 620 - GOVERNORS TERRACE, LLC | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Large | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| 3176 E 5th Ave, Unit 3176 | 3176 E 5th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| 849 Wellington Blvd, Unit 849 | 849 Wellington Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 69 N 20th St, Unit A | 69 N 20th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Broadleigh Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Fairwood Commons | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| 1079 South James Road | 1079 South James Road - 1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| 530 - JAMES PLAZA | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Royal James Plaza | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Eastgate Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Eastgate?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Eastgate is under $825.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Eastgate?
The cheapest apartment in Eastgate is Franklin Park Apartments which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Eastgate costs $1,330.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Eastgate?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 49 regular apartments in Eastgate that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Eastgate?
Cheap apartments in Eastgate have an average cost of $195 which is $1,135 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Eastgate.
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